EARTH DAY is today. And Arbor Day is next Friday, April 29. You and your kids can show your appreciation for our beautiful planet in several ways.

Join the movement to plant 7.8 BILLION trees by 2020 – one tree for every person on the planet. Go to http://www.earthday.org for complete details.

2. 50 MILLION trees have been planted by the Arbor Foundation in America’s 155 National Forests over the last 2 decades. You can plant a tree of your own or give a seedling to someone else. Or, donate $25.00 and Arbor Day Foundation will add 25 more trees to our landscape. Visit http://www.arborday.org

4. Go to a local park or playground and pick up litter and items that can be recycled. Also, check out PREVIOUS POSTS on this blog for other earth-friendly ideas. Be kind to trees. They make life on planet Earth possible.

5. Read some fun books about the Earth and nature. One great title: MARTY MCGUIRE DIGS WORMS, by Kate Messner. Also, these two classics, THE LORAX by Dr. Seuss; and THE GIVING TREE by Shel Silverstein.